Isro's 100th rocket launch from Sriharikota successful; GSLV-F15 places navigation satellite NVS-02 in orbit

The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched a second-generation navigation satellite, NVS-02, into a geosynchronous transfer orbit using a GSLV rocket in its 100th launch from Sriharikota. This satellite, which incorporates both indigenous and procured atomic clocks, will replace IRNSS-1E and enhance the NavIC base layer constellation.